Santa Cruz County's Most Wanted: Storm, Lara, Nielsen, Wood

Each week the Sentinel publishes a list of the 'Most Wanted' suspects in the county as determined by local law enforcement. Agencies participating include the four city police departments, the Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, District Attorney's Office and State Parks. The information is provided by the Sheriff's Office based on active investigations and/or arrest warrants. If you have information on anyone listed below, law enforcement asks you to call 911.

DETAILS: Storm is wanted on two counts of felony assault on a peace officer, evading, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. He is tied to a robbery and burglaries in Santa Cruz County and he has a history of violence. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

AGENCY: Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office

Juan Carlos Lara

Wanted for: Vehicle theft, possessing tear gas

Age: 22

DESCRIPTION: 5-foot-6, 160 pounds, black hair and brown eyes

RESIDENCE: Santa Cruz City

DETAILS: Lara is wanted for vehicle theft and possession of tear gas by a felon. Lara has prior convictions related to theft and narcotics.

DETAILS: Nielsen is wanted for failing to appear in court regarding felony possession of narcotics, felony evading police in a vehicle and misdemeanor driving under the influence. Nielsen has a history of theft and resisting arrest. Nielsen frequents the Live Oak, Soquel and Santa Cruz areas.

AGENCY: Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office

Michael Eugene Wood

WANTED FOR: Wood is a parolee at large.

Age: 35

DESCRIPTION: 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, black hair and hazel eyes

RESIDENCE: Santa Cruz County

DETAILS: Wood is a parolee at large. Wood's commitment offenses include felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance/paraphernalia and possession of stolen property. If Wood is located, call 9-1-1 immediately.